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Written question asked by Baroness Cox (Crossbench) on Thursday, 1 February 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 February 2024. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 16 February 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Kyrgyzstan: Civil Society

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Kyrgyzstan regarding the protection of civic activism in that country.

Answer

The Foreign Secretary has raised his concerns over the Foreign Agents bill directly with the Kyrgyz government. His Majesty's Ambassador in Bishkek continues to raise these concerns with the government of Kyrgyzstan. We encourage Kyrgyzstan to protect fundamental rights, particularly in the area of freedom of expression and assembly, which is essential to the long-term health of democracy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2120
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Civil society Kyrgyzstan
Link
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